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The incident resulted in the closure of several local road, including Chelsea Embankment westbound from Albert Bridge and Battersea Bridge itself, with police diverting traffic and advising all motorists to avoid the area if possible.

All approaches to the bridge were shut as police investigated the incident (Image: Transport for London)

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit and Chelsea Police have launched an investigation.

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police on 101.

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